According to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 a person with a disability is anyone who:

1. has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities
2. has a history of such an impairment, or
3. is regarded as having such an impairment.

A qualified individual with a disability is one who meets the essential functions or requirements of a program with or without reasonable accommodations.

A student who believes that he/she is eligible for services as a student with a disability must provide documentation that he/she meets the eligibility requirements as defined by the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Documentation of a Disability